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5 position battles to keep an eye on
1. Quarterback
The candidates: Cooper Bateman, Jr.; David Cornwell, Soph.; Blake Barnett, R-Fr.; Jalen Hurts, Fr.
Where they stand: Bateman is the most experienced of the group having been in Alabama’s system the past four years. Bateman, who might be the fastest among the quarterbacks, also has shown the most leadership qualities while receiving much of the first-team reps at practice and in scrimmages. Cornwell is another veteran who has separated himself from the pack, impressing with his size at 6-foot-5 and elite arm strength. Based on Saban’s comments after the second scrimmage, there appears to be a clear distinction between the two veterans and Barnett and Hurts.
What they’re saying: “I think what you look at is how do they move the team? Not just their stats or completions and all that kind of stuff, (but) how did they move the team?” Saban said after the second scrimmage.
“I think Cooper moved the team a lot. I think Jalen Hurts did a nice job today and David Cornwell did a pretty good job. I think there’s still a lot of competition with these positions.”
2. Right tackle
The candidates: Korren Kirven, Sr.; Jonah Williams, Fr.; Charles Baldwin, Jr.; Bradley Bozeman, Jr.
Where they stand: Kirven is the veteran and the one with the most experience, earning a start last season at right tackle. But while Kirven has the experience, Williams might have the most potential, with the five-star early enrollee earning comparisons to two-year starting left tackle Cam Robinson, who started as a true freshman. Baldwin is another early enrollee as a junior college prospect, but it has apparently taken him longer to adjust to the Alabama system. Bozeman is another candidate who saw time at guard last season but also has been working at tackle while Robinson is sitting out this spring with an injury.
What they’re saying: “I don’t really have a preference. I’m just trying to work, learn everything, get better every day, improve myself as an athlete,” Williams said in February. “The coaches are going to find a place for me. I’m not concerned about (whether I’m starting or not).”
3. Offensive guard
The candidates: Lester Cotton, So.; Alphonse Taylor, Sr.; Dallas Warmack, So.; Brandon Kennedy, R-Fr.
Where they stand: Cotton has all but assured himself a starting spot after Saban praised the second-year player following the second scrimmage. That spot isn’t certain, despite the fact Cotton has spent the past two weeks at left guard. Taylor is a returning starter from a year ago but has been relegated to working mostly with the second-team unit at right guard, with redshirting freshman Brandon Kennedy seeing time with the first team. Dallas Warmack, another second-year player, also is seeing time at guard and tackle, though guard may be where he finds a home.
What they’re saying: “Lester Cotton has had a really good spring, and if I had to say, ‘Is he one the top five linemen based on what he has done in the spring?’ I would say probably yes,” Saban said. “So some of the younger guys are making a lot of progress. Jonah has done a nice job. So we’ll just see how they continue to progress.”
4. Strong safety
The candidates: Ronnie Harrison, Soph.; Hootie Jones, Jr.; Shawn Burgess-Becker, Soph.
Where they stand: Harrison appears to be the front-runner. Harrison has been working mostly with the first-team unit beside returning starting free safety Eddie Jackson, while Jones and Burgess-Becker have seen time with the second-team unit.
What they’re saying: “Ronnie played a lot last year. He’s definitely ahead of the other two,” Saban said earlier this spring. “The big thing is learning what to do, how to do it, why it’s important to do it that way.”
5. Middle linebacker
The candidates: Reuben Foster; Sr.; Shaun Dion Hamilton, Jr.; Rashaan Evans, Jr.; Keith Holcombe, Soph.
Where they stand: Foster is the expected starting Mike with Dion Hamilton and Evans, a converted outside linebacker, likely splitting time at the Will position, depending on the defensive package. Holcombe is a potential wildcard who could work his way into the mix, though he’s been splitting time between football and baseball and has been working with the second-team unit.
What they’re saying: “Reuben, he’s taking control of the defense, getting everybody lined up,” Senior outside linebacker Ryan Anderson said.
“He’s making it a big point of emphasis for him to get everybody lined up and make sure everybody has the call. That’s a big thing Reggie did. I see him taking on that role now.”
Decatur Daily—
1. Quarterback
The candidates: Cooper Bateman, Jr.; David Cornwell, Soph.; Blake Barnett, R-Fr.; Jalen Hurts, Fr.
Where they stand: Bateman is the most experienced of the group having been in Alabama’s system the past four years. Bateman, who might be the fastest among the quarterbacks, also has shown the most leadership qualities while receiving much of the first-team reps at practice and in scrimmages. Cornwell is another veteran who has separated himself from the pack, impressing with his size at 6-foot-5 and elite arm strength. Based on Saban’s comments after the second scrimmage, there appears to be a clear distinction between the two veterans and Barnett and Hurts.
What they’re saying: “I think what you look at is how do they move the team? Not just their stats or completions and all that kind of stuff, (but) how did they move the team?” Saban said after the second scrimmage.
“I think Cooper moved the team a lot. I think Jalen Hurts did a nice job today and David Cornwell did a pretty good job. I think there’s still a lot of competition with these positions.”
2. Right tackle
The candidates: Korren Kirven, Sr.; Jonah Williams, Fr.; Charles Baldwin, Jr.; Bradley Bozeman, Jr.
Where they stand: Kirven is the veteran and the one with the most experience, earning a start last season at right tackle. But while Kirven has the experience, Williams might have the most potential, with the five-star early enrollee earning comparisons to two-year starting left tackle Cam Robinson, who started as a true freshman. Baldwin is another early enrollee as a junior college prospect, but it has apparently taken him longer to adjust to the Alabama system. Bozeman is another candidate who saw time at guard last season but also has been working at tackle while Robinson is sitting out this spring with an injury.
What they’re saying: “I don’t really have a preference. I’m just trying to work, learn everything, get better every day, improve myself as an athlete,” Williams said in February. “The coaches are going to find a place for me. I’m not concerned about (whether I’m starting or not).”
3. Offensive guard
The candidates: Lester Cotton, So.; Alphonse Taylor, Sr.; Dallas Warmack, So.; Brandon Kennedy, R-Fr.
Where they stand: Cotton has all but assured himself a starting spot after Saban praised the second-year player following the second scrimmage. That spot isn’t certain, despite the fact Cotton has spent the past two weeks at left guard. Taylor is a returning starter from a year ago but has been relegated to working mostly with the second-team unit at right guard, with redshirting freshman Brandon Kennedy seeing time with the first team. Dallas Warmack, another second-year player, also is seeing time at guard and tackle, though guard may be where he finds a home.
What they’re saying: “Lester Cotton has had a really good spring, and if I had to say, ‘Is he one the top five linemen based on what he has done in the spring?’ I would say probably yes,” Saban said. “So some of the younger guys are making a lot of progress. Jonah has done a nice job. So we’ll just see how they continue to progress.”
4. Strong safety
The candidates: Ronnie Harrison, Soph.; Hootie Jones, Jr.; Shawn Burgess-Becker, Soph.
Where they stand: Harrison appears to be the front-runner. Harrison has been working mostly with the first-team unit beside returning starting free safety Eddie Jackson, while Jones and Burgess-Becker have seen time with the second-team unit.
What they’re saying: “Ronnie played a lot last year. He’s definitely ahead of the other two,” Saban said earlier this spring. “The big thing is learning what to do, how to do it, why it’s important to do it that way.”
5. Middle linebacker
The candidates: Reuben Foster; Sr.; Shaun Dion Hamilton, Jr.; Rashaan Evans, Jr.; Keith Holcombe, Soph.
Where they stand: Foster is the expected starting Mike with Dion Hamilton and Evans, a converted outside linebacker, likely splitting time at the Will position, depending on the defensive package. Holcombe is a potential wildcard who could work his way into the mix, though he’s been splitting time between football and baseball and has been working with the second-team unit.
What they’re saying: “Reuben, he’s taking control of the defense, getting everybody lined up,” Senior outside linebacker Ryan Anderson said.
“He’s making it a big point of emphasis for him to get everybody lined up and make sure everybody has the call. That’s a big thing Reggie did. I see him taking on that role now.”
Decatur Daily—
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Michael Casagrande |
-- The two quarterbacks who appear to be leading the competition – Cooper Bateman and David Cornwell – are both on Crimson team with the first-team offense. Blake Barnett and Jalen Hurts are on the White team.
-- Nick Saban said the top two running backs would be split, one on either team. Bo Scarbrough is on the Crimson team and Damien Harris is on White.
-- Crimson team receivers include Robert Foster, Calvin Ridley and ArDarius Stewart. The White team got Derek Kief, Cam Sims and Daylon Charlot among others.
-- Crimson offensive linemen include Lester Cotton, Brandon Kennedy, Korren Kirven, Ross Pierschbacher, and Jonah Williams. Alphonse Taylor, a starter at right guard in 2015, is on the White team along with JUCO transfer Charles Baldwin, Bradley Bozeman, J.C. Hassenauer, Dallas Warmack and Matt Womack.
-- On defense, the White team (first unit) contains linemen Da'Shawn Hand, Da'Ron Payne and Dalvin Tomlinson. Remember Jonathan Allen is out for the spring after shoulder surgery.
-- White team linebackers include Reuben Foster, Shaun Dion Hamilton, Ryan Anderson, and Tim Williams. The Crimson team got Christian Miller, Keith Holcombe and Rashaan Evans.
-- The secondary on the White squad will have Minkah Fitzpatrick, Ronnie Harrison, Eddie Jackson, Maurice Smith and Marlon Humphrey. Crimson team notables include Kendall Sheffield, Anthony Averett and Tony Brown.
-- Nick Saban said the top two running backs would be split, one on either team. Bo Scarbrough is on the Crimson team and Damien Harris is on White.
-- Crimson team receivers include Robert Foster, Calvin Ridley and ArDarius Stewart. The White team got Derek Kief, Cam Sims and Daylon Charlot among others.
-- Crimson offensive linemen include Lester Cotton, Brandon Kennedy, Korren Kirven, Ross Pierschbacher, and Jonah Williams. Alphonse Taylor, a starter at right guard in 2015, is on the White team along with JUCO transfer Charles Baldwin, Bradley Bozeman, J.C. Hassenauer, Dallas Warmack and Matt Womack.
-- On defense, the White team (first unit) contains linemen Da'Shawn Hand, Da'Ron Payne and Dalvin Tomlinson. Remember Jonathan Allen is out for the spring after shoulder surgery.
-- White team linebackers include Reuben Foster, Shaun Dion Hamilton, Ryan Anderson, and Tim Williams. The Crimson team got Christian Miller, Keith Holcombe and Rashaan Evans.
-- The secondary on the White squad will have Minkah Fitzpatrick, Ronnie Harrison, Eddie Jackson, Maurice Smith and Marlon Humphrey. Crimson team notables include Kendall Sheffield, Anthony Averett and Tony Brown.
94 Grad
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As a note of clarity... Cooper Bateman is a rJR (class 0f 2013) and Cornwell is a rSoph (class of 2014)... FYI.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama head coach Nick Saban concludes his 10th spring practice in Tuscaloosa with the annual Golden Flake A-Day Game Saturday at 2 p.m. inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.
A myriad of activities punctuate the 2016 Golden Flake A-Day Game that will be televised on ESPN by Kirk Herbstreit, Joe Tessitore and Joey Galloway. Gates open at 11 a.m. and admission will once again be free to the public.
A myriad of activities punctuate the 2016 Golden Flake A-Day Game that will be televised on ESPN by Kirk Herbstreit, Joe Tessitore and Joey Galloway. Gates open at 11 a.m. and admission will once again be free to the public.
- The Mercedes-Benz Fan Fest will take place at 8 a.m. and is open to the public outside the North end zone (corner of University Boulevard and Wallace Wade Drive).
- The Alumni Flag Football Game begins at 11:30 a.m. inside Bryant-Denny Stadium and will feature former Alabama greats. The game is slated for two 20-minutes halves and should wrap up around 12:15 p.m.
- At 12:15 p.m., head coach Nick Saban and 2016 captains Jake Coker, Derrick Henry, Ryan Kelly and Reggie Ragland will address the crowd. The captains will then leave prints of their hands and cleats in the concrete at Denny Chimes.
- The Crimson Tide will hold a Walk of Champions scheduled for 12:50 p.m. when the team arrives at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
- There will be a special pregame video featuring some of the great moments of the Coach Saban era.
- Alabama's Heisman Trophy winners Mark Ingram and Derrick Henry will also be on hand for A-Day. The Heisman Trophy Trust will present Alabama with the program's copy of Henry's 2015 Heisman Trophy.
- This year's halftime entertainment will feature the Alabama Quarterback Challenge with former Crimson Tide signal-callers from the last 10 years.
- Throughout the 2016 A-Day Game former Crimson Tide greats, current NFL stars and former captains from the Saban era will be recognized as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Sabans first spring in Tuscaloosa.
- This year fans will again have the opportunity to upgrade their experience at A-Day with a number of experiences and seating upgrades now available for purchase at Rolltide.expapp.com.
- A-Day posters featuring head coach Nick Saban and 10 Crimson Tide greats during the last 10 years, along with the 2016 schedule will be given away at the gates to the first 12,500 fans.
- Coach Saban will present the spring awards to the team at midfield at the conclusion of the game.
- Once the team has cleared the field, for the third straight year at A-Day, all fans will have post-game field access. Fans may enter through any of the four corner gates.
- Public parking for A-Day is free and first-come/first-serve with Crimson Ride shuttles running from the east side of campus to the Quad.
- The Amway Coaches Trophy will be on display for fans to take pictures with at the Mercedes-Benz Fan Fest.
- There will also be activities going on throughout Tuscaloosa and the Alabama campus on A-Day weekend. The Crimson Tide baseball team hosts Ole Miss on April 15-17, with the series getting underway at 7 p.m. from Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Country music artist Chris Young will throw out the first pitch on April 15 prior to his 7:30 p.m. concert at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. The men's tennis team will then play host to Vanderbilt in the regular-season finale on Sunday, April 17, at The University of Alabama Tennis Stadium.
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